Compass Psychological Support Model for COMP360 Psilocybin Treatment of Serious Mental Health Conditions
American Journal of Psychiatry January 1, 2025 Namik Kirlic, Molly Lennard-Jones, Merve Atli et al. 27 citations
A structured framework called the Compass Psychological Support Model (CPSM) provides psychological support for individuals with treatment-resistant depression receiving investigational psilocybin treatment in clinical trials. The model aims to ensure a safe and meaningful psychedelic experience and enables future research into which aspects of psychological support or psychotherapy best complement psilocybin treatment. The authors describe therapist training, mentoring, and fidelity assessment programs developed to maintain quality and consistency in delivering the CPSM.